Scientists find the link between gene splicing and alcohol use disorder
Scientists find a connection between the process of alternative gene splicing and a person's risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD).
House cats play a role in the spread of COVID-19
A recent study has shown that cats can catch COVID-19 virus and spread it to other cats and even their surroundings.
Heart health and brain function: the strong connection
The higher a person's risk score for cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years, the lower their score on cognitive function tests.
Speeding up wound healing with special bacteria
The Problem of Hard-to-Heal Wounds
When we get hurt and have a wound, our bodies work hard to heal it. But sometimes, wounds can be...
Understanding high salt intake and its link to dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects a person's ability to think, remember things, and make decisions. It's a big problem in Japan, and currently,...
Vitamin K’s potential role in diabetes prevention
Researchers at Université de Montréal and the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the role of vitamin K in...
Unraveling the autism mystery: the role of nitric oxide
What is Autism?
Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a condition that can affect how a person interacts with others, how they...
Heart disease may affect women’s cognitive skills more severely
A Greater Impact on Women
While men are generally more likely to suffer from cardiovascular conditions and related risk factors in middle age, a new...
Scientists find a cause of memory loss in older people
Why Some People Forget Things
Scientists have been curious about something. They want to know why some people forget things as they grow older. It's...
Only 1 in 5 US people have good heart health, study finds
A Cool Tool for Checking Heart Health
Here's something really important you need to know - about 80% of people in America don't have the...